Volvo, Mack scrap freight charges for emergency overnight parts August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America and subsidiary Mack Trucks say they've eliminated freight charges in most cases for shipments of emergency replacement parts from its parts distribution centers (PDCs).
Sterling-Fuso unite light truck businesses August 1, 2014 REDFORD, MICH. - Daimler Trucks North America has established a new Light Commercial Vehicle Team, combining the resources of its Sterling Truck Class 3-5 lines and Mitsubishi Fuso brand low cab-over engine (LCOE) operations in North America.
Daimler Truck companies take over American MD market August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America recorded its strongest-ever market share performance in the U.S. Class 6-7 medium-duty commercial vehicle segments.
Bridgestone-Bandag warranty extends coverage August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire is extending its warranty for the company's premium truck tires and casings, increasing the coverage period for seven years and three retreads.
Alberta Pete dealer named truckmaker’s best August 1, 2014 DENTON, Tex. -- Ed Paige and Eddy Stahl, dealer principals of Stahl Peterbilt in Canada were recently named Peterbilt's 2007 Dealer of the Year at the Peterbilt Motors Annual Dealer Meeting.
Navistar re-files lawsuit against Ford August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Navistar International Corp. has re-filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company for violating a diesel engine contract in which Ford promised that Navistar would be Ford's primary manufacturer and supplier of V-6 and V-8 diesel engines
Alberta VID maker feeling like a VIP August 1, 2014 CALGARY - There are quite a few products on the market designed to help you shut down your trucks remotely, in the event of a theft or emergency or some such.
PacLease expands on dealer growth August 1, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wash. -- After seeing the number of its locations double in four years, PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) continues its expansion with the announcement of 14 new locations throughout Canada and the U.S.
Wabash to build new plant; appoints new COO August 1, 2014 LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Wabash National plans to cut the cost of building new trailers with a new state-of-the-art production facility in Franklin, Ky., and changes to its plant in Lafayette, Ind.
Alcoa combines wheel products, auto, truck business August 1, 2014 CLEVELAND, Ohio. -- Alcoa has combined its Wheel Products business with its Auto and Truck Structures business to form a new business unit, called Wheel and Transportation Products.
Soft-drink maker takes the hybrid road August 1, 2014 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Coca-Cola Enterprises will purchase 120 new diesel-electric hybrid beverage trucks this year, all of them using Eaton's drivetrain system.
VW takeover of Scania opens door for MAN August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- After over a year of negotiating, Volkswagen AG took control of Swedish truck and bus maker Scania AB last week, as the global truck-building industry continues a trend of consolidation.